OK, so where is best to buy a replacement starter? I see them on Amazon/Ebay for $50 for a 1 year warranty or should I go to ChinaZone for a $150 lifetime warranty. Thoughts?

cruechief

10-26-2013 11:35 AM

I'd just get the one from the local parts store that way if you "need" to use the warranty at least the retailer is local and not on ebay. my .02 YMMV

JbmLaredo

10-26-2013 11:41 AM

Get one from advanced or napa NEVER buy anything electric from autozone

spacecoyote15

10-26-2013 12:58 PM

To be honest never by anything but plus or pads at an AutoZone. Ok maybe a lightbulb.

spacecoyote15

10-26-2013 12:59 PM

Plugs

CJ7-Tim

10-26-2013 04:16 PM

Cheap parts are cheap for a reason.

The premium starters at NAPA are properly rebuilt, most of the rest, including "Lifetime Warranty" crap, are not worth the time they take to install.

cruiser54

10-26-2013 07:07 PM

I got mine at Napa for $65.

That said, what's wrong with your starter? covered in oil from a leaking oil filter adapter seal? If so, just disassemble the starter, clean it with BrakeKleen and put it back together. These starters are idiot-proof.

JBlue

10-27-2013 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54
(Post 17180010)

I got mine at Napa for $65.

That said, what's wrong with your starter? covered in oil from a leaking oil filter adapter seal? If so, just disassemble the starter, clean it with BrakeKleen and put it back together. These starters are idiot-proof.

Yeah, my XJ every other time will crank real slow then spark. I had the battery tested and such and I'm guessing it is the starter. It is covered in oil also. Is it worth cleaning?

cruiser54

10-27-2013 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBlue
(Post 17194122)

Yeah, my XJ every other time will crank real slow then spark. I had the battery tested and such and I'm guessing it is the starter. It is covered in oil also. Is it worth cleaning?

I've done it more than once!! Try it.

JBlue

10-27-2013 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54
(Post 17199170)

I've done it more than once!! Try it.

Thanks I'll try it this weekend

cruiser54

10-27-2013 07:28 PM

And, fix your oil leak..............

JBlue

11-05-2013 07:53 AM

What's better to replace the starter with, Napa brand new or Napa premium rebuild? Of if there is another brand out there, let me know.

JBlue

11-05-2013 03:15 PM

bump for the evening crowd, thanks.

cruiser54

11-05-2013 03:36 PM

I've usually just disassembled them and cleaned all the oil out that came from the leaking oil filter adapter seal. Put them back together and it worked.